The JD Bunkis Podcast

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JD Bunkis breaks down the biggest stories in sports every weekday morning. Honest, direct, and a touch of diablerie. Airing live on Sportsnet 590 The FAN from 9am-11am ET.

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Yesterday · 46 min
Raptors Puzzle Pieces + NBA First Impressions w/ David Fizdale
JD asks David Fizdale, 20-year NBA coach and NBA TV analyst, about his first impressions from the NBA's opening day and the statement the Thunder made, before moving on to the Raptors. JD and Coach Fizdale discuss Kawhi Leonard's return timing works for Toronto and Scottie Barnes, Darko Rajakovic's challenge of going from a growing team to a contender, and what to expect from RJ Barrett this season. The show ends with 'What We Missed!' The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those
Yesterday · 50 min
Cowan's Rising Star, Marchenko's Return and Settling Leafs w/ Luke Gazdic
JD reacts to Kirill Marchenko's return to Columbus and brings on Sportsnet's Luke Gazdic to dive into the Maple Leafs. JD and Luke begin with Adam Fantilli's pointed comments about his ex-linemate Marchenko, if the Leafs have shown pieces of their identity in the last couple wins, Jim Hiller's intent with Gavin McKenna, what about Easton Cowan has been most impressive, how the Leafs lines and power play units may shake out as the season progresses, and Morgan Rielly's best game in a while. JD cl
Tuesday · 45 min
Raptors Season Preview w/ Blake Murphy
JD is joined by Blake Murphy, co-host of The Raptors Show, to preview the Raptors season: is JD's excitement level found? How does Kawhi Leonard improve the team? Outside of defence and health, what is the Raptors biggest strength and weakness? What is Scottie Barnes' next step? Who or what are some X-factors for success? And what can fans expect from rookie Allen Graves? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the positi
Tuesday · 52 min
Phew. A Sneaky Big Leafs Win w/ Sam McKee
JD and Sportsnet's Sam McKee get into the Maple Leafs' important 3-1 win over the Sharks. The duo discuss the biggest positives from the night, Auston Matthews' leadership evolution, Gavin McKenna's fit in the Toronto market, Sergei Bobrovsky's uneven start with the Leafs, Nick Paul's impact, and the Leafs having the best penalty kill in the league. JD closes the hour discussing the World Series matchup. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do
Monday · 48 min
NFL Week 6 Winners and Losers w/ Brady Quinn
Brady Quinn, NFL on FOX analyst, joins JD to analyze Caleb Williams' spectacular return, if the Rams can turn their season around, if the NFL needs to improve their replay-review system, the shockingly fun Browns, the biggest winners from the NFL weekend, and his read on Arch Manning. The show ends with 'What We Missed!' (40:00) The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliat
Monday · 49 min
Leafs Tone Shift, Trade Parameters + "New McDavid" w/ DJ Bean
JD and DJ Bean, co-host of the What Chaos Show, talk about Nikita Zadarov's fit with the Maple Leafs and his reputation among former teammates, the transactional prevalence early in this NHL season, if DJ is surprised by the Leafs uneven start, what seems to be the Leafs key to success, if this the best Connor McDavid has ever looked, and how much the hockey buzz from the Olympics has lasted in America. JD then ties together his thoughts on the Leafs goaltending, Gavin McKenna's ice-time, and br
Friday · 47 min
Leafs Coaching Grace and Dodgers Flop w/ Ben Ennis
JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, discuss Jim Hiller's bizarre decision to sit Gavin McKenna on the bench for half the game. Later (19:00), JD and Ben discuss the Brewers sweeping the Dodgers and how this Dodgers team will be remembered. The duo also discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. getting laser eye surgery (33:00). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affili
Friday · 49 min
The Hiller Hiccup, Leafs Identity and Moves that Could Come w/ James Mirtle
JD reacts to Gavin McKenna's benching and the Maple Leafs narrow 5-4 loss to the Sabres. James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, analyzes Jim Hiller's decision to bench Gavin McKenna for half the game, Hiller's reputation in Los Angeles, how the Leafs could handle Chris Tanev's return, if the Leafs could call up Ben Danford soon, what depth defencemen the Leafs could target in the trade market, and why the Leafs traded for Aatu Raty. JD ends the hour discussing the Seahawks loss to the Bron
October 15 · 46 min
Fraud Dodgers Fans + MLB Owners Lose the Narrative w/ Jared Carrabis
JD is joined Jared Carrabis, co-host of the Baseball is Dead podcast, analyzes the Dodgers facing elimination, the public battle for salary cap narratives, ratings, lockout, and payroll what if's, and the real Shohei Ohtani pressure. The show ends with 'What We Missed!' The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
October 15 · 51 min
Ryan Reaves + NHL Rumour Mill Starts to Churn w/ Marco D'Amico
JD is joined by Ryan Reaves, 16-year NHL forward, his interests post-retirement, dealing with Toronto's media market, what he's going to miss about his playing in the NHL, what he would've done if he didn't take the hockey path, and how he feels about the decline of fighting in the NHL. Marco D'Amico, co-host of The Starr and D'Amico Show, discusses the "we want Larkin" chants in Montreal, if Dylan Larkin would fit in Montreal, and if the NHL could see any splashy trades in November. The views
October 14 · 45 min
Kevin Pangos + The Raptors Exciting Season
Canadian Kevin Pangos, former All-American and 11-year pro, joins JD Bunkis to discuss his decision to retire, his passions for teaching the game, his unique perspective that can help the game move forward, what he's learned from the European game, how the sport has changed at a youth level, his nostalgic battles with Andrew Wiggins, and commitment to Canada Basketball. The show ends with 'What We Missed! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do
October 14 · 51 min
Leafs Moral Victories vs. Real Concerns w/ Sam McKee
JD Bunkis and Sam McKee react to the Maple Leafs' narrow 5-4 loss to the Mammoth. The duo break down their biggest positives and negatives from Toronto's West Coast road trip, talk about the Leafs' biggest room for improvement: their blue line, and lay out what they think about Kirill Marchenko's impact. They also discuss what they are seeing from the Leafs' special teams and what the options for the top power play unit are. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hos
October 13 · 49 min
Bills Win, But Do They Feel Good? w/ Ty Dunne
JD and Tyler Dunne, founder of Go Long, dive into how good the Buffalo Bills really are, what they are most concerned and satisfied about, how the Super Bowl-favourite Rams now have a losing record, and preview Thursday Night Football between the Seahawks and Broncos. The show ends with 'What We Missed!' The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
October 13 · 48 min
Tanev Trouble + MLB Postseason Problems and Prosperity w/ Adam Ottavino
JD reacts to the Maple Leafs' 6-3 victory over the Avalanche and the injury to Chris Tanev. JD is joined by Adam Ottavino, 15-year MLB pitcher and NBC analyst, to get into what MLB's 2026 postseason has taught us about modern pitching, the best starting pitchers not making it deep into ball games, what's going on with Shohei Ohtani, and the rise of Jose Ramirez. Later (42:00), JD discusses the lack of NHL hockey on Canadian Thanksgiving. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are tho
October 12 · 46 min
NFL Week 5 Statements w/ Brady Quinn
Brady Quinn, NFL analyst on FOX, joins JD to recap Week 5 in the NFL, including the Seahawks’ tough divisional loss to the 49ers, San Francisco’s success to start the season, Jordan Love’s performance, where the Vikings stand, Jayden Daniels’ and the Commanders’ end-of-game blunder, the wild ending in London between the Eagles and Jaguars, and what Marvin Harrison Jr. brings to the Texans. The show ends with “What We Missed!” The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hos
October 12 · 52 min
Leafs Stars Stay Hot, Why It Means More for Matthews & PP1 McKenna w/ Shayna Goldman
JD opens the show with his thoughts on the Maple Leafs’ 6-3 win over the Avalanche on Saturday. Shayna Goldman, NHL writer at The Athletic, joins (15:52) to discuss Kirill Marchenko’s impact since joining the Leafs, how encouraging Auston Matthews’ start to the season has been and Gavin McKenna’s quick adjustment to the league. They also touch on the possibility of Connor Hellebuyck going to New York after the Rangers lost Igor Shesterkin for the year. The hour ends with JD’s thoughts on Game 1
October 9 · 46 min
Week 5 NFL Hot Spots w/ Scott Turner
Scott Turner, long-time NFL offensive coordinator, joins JD Bunkis to analyze the Cowboys' lowly loss to the Buccaneers, Sean Payton getting back to offensive play-calling, how in-game play-calling has evolved, and other Week 5 headlines. The show ends with "What We Missed!" (38:21) The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
October 9 · 51 min
Leafs Roller Coaster Ride w/ Sam McKee
JD and Sportsnet's Sam McKee get into the positives and negatives from the Maple Leafs' 4-3 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. The duo try to make out how good the Leafs are going to be this season, if the Leafs' defense can become trustworthy this season, Auston Matthews' altered game style, their continued impressions of Kirill Marchenko, and the Mitch Marner closure. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position
October 8 · 48 min
The Leafs Search for a New Identity and What We Can Learn From the Player Empowerment Movement w/ Jackie Redmond
JD and Jackie Redmond, from the NHL on TNT, get into the new era of the Maple Leafs and the balancing act between winning now, convincing Auston Matthews to stay in Toronto, and the domino effects of player empowerment, trade requests, and no-move clauses. Last, JD and Jackie talk about the evolution of sideline reporting. The show ends with "What We Missed!" The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers
October 8 · 49 min
What Stands Out From the Leafs Start w/ James Mirtle
JD and James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, the feelings this season playing against the Vegas Golden Knights and what's stood out most through four games of the Maple Leafs season. JD and James discuss the Leafs most important developments of the early season, their upcoming schedule, and what the biggest areas of improvement need to be. The hour ends with JD's thoughts on MLB's divisional series. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and d

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